Serving 662 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, River Oaks Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 58% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 68%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 75-79% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 69%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is higher than the Virginia state average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 662 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 91%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in VA
- Math Proficiency: 58% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 75-79% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 21-39% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: River Oaks Elementary serves the southeast part of Woodbridge, VA, covering an area of approximately 0.8 square miles. Most students can expect a typical drive of about 5 to 10 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone located around 0.9 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
River Oaks Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Virginia for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
School Overview
River Oaks Elementary School's student population of 662 students has grown by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 48 teachers has grown by 14% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
662 students
Total Classroom Teachers
48 teachers
Year Founded
1990
School Rankings
River Oaks Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,773 schools in Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of River Oaks Elementary School is 0.71, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#904 out of 1773 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
58%
68%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)75-79%
69%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)21-39%
59%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
15%
8%
Hispanic
28%
20%
Black
43%
21%
White
9%
44%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)23.3%
19.1%
Eligible for Free Lunch
72%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
15%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is River Oaks Elementary School's ranking?
River Oaks Elementary School is ranked #904 out of 1,773 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Virginia.
What schools are River Oaks Elementary School often compared to?
River Oaks Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Mary Williams Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
58% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 68% VA state average), while 75-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% VA state average).
How many students attend River Oaks Elementary School?
662 students attend River Oaks Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
43% of River Oaks Elementary School students are Black, 28% of students are Hispanic, 15% of students are Asian, 9% of students are White, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of River Oaks Elementary School?
River Oaks Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does River Oaks Elementary School offer ?
River Oaks Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is River Oaks Elementary School part of?
River Oaks Elementary School is part of Prince William County School District.
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